2000 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2000 Ford Ka.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Ka | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ka | Mariner |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |